Adoptable Horse: Tairaterces, a 7-year-old, 15.2hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare Inc., Rio Grande, Puerto Rico *Available in Puerto Rico only*

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Tairaterces

Once upon a time, there was a horse named Tairaterces (Secretariat backwards) affectionately called Tai, who had a tough start in life. When Tai arrived at Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare, he was barely approachable and seemed to be carrying a heavy weight on his shoulders. Tai was a local Puerto Rico-bred racehorse with only four starts to his name and earnings of $2,180. To make matters worse, he had Piroplasmosis, which meant he couldn’t travel outside of Puerto Rico.

Despite his struggles, Tai was retired sound, but not without some behavioral issues and trouble working from the starting gate. He had a long way to go, but with time and patience, he started back under saddle in July 2024. As he began to trust those around him, his playful and loving nature shone through. Tai had no vices other than being overly playful and loved spending time with other horses in the field.

It’s amazing to see how far Tai has come from the day he arrived. He has transformed into a stunning horse, both inside and out. Tai still faces challenges with Piroplasmosis and the inability to travel outside of Puerto Rico, but that doesn’t stop him from living his best life. He enjoys spending his days exploring the beautiful island and galloping around with his friends.

Tai has so much love and potential to offer, and he deserves a chance to find his forever home. He’s goofy and willing to please. He does anything you ask if you take it slow and be kind. Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare would love to find that special person that wants an athletic beauty to add to their family. They are searching for a special person who can give Tai the love, care, and attention he needs.

Are you that special someone? Adopting Tai isn’t just a decision to add a new member to your family, but also an opportunity to make a positive difference in a horse’s life.

Please help us spread the word and find Tai his forever home!

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Adoptable Horse: What a Night, a 4-year-old 16.3hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Second Stride, Prospect, Ky.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse What a Night

What a Night is a 4-year old Thoroughbred gelding bred in Louisiana, by Dialed In (Mineshaft) and out of Lead Us to The Bar (by Dublin). “Night” is eligible for the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover Competition.

Night last worked on March 26, 2023, and never raced. He is healed from a right high suspensory irritation and he is sound under saddle. He does have fragments in the sesamoid that can not be removed, so he should not jump above 2’6″. But he is currently sound and working well under saddle.

Night is an intelligent and athletic gelding with a great personality. He bonds quickly with his handlers and riders and is very polite during grooming, tacking up, wound dressing, wrapping, etc. Under saddle, Night is fabulous — powerful and cooperative, with good balance and a natural understanding of leg and seat aids. Night would be a wonderful dressage or low level eventing partner. This is a smart horse who will do best with a purposeful rider of at least intermediate level.

Night is quiet in his stall and while out. He walks nicely on a lead, is respectful of his handlers, and is good for the vet and farrier. He doesn’t seem to have any vices.

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ASPCA Right Horse is the online adoption platform of The Right Horse Initiative, a collection of equine industry and welfare professionals and advocates working together to improve the lives of horses in transition. A program of the ASPCA, their goal is to massively increase horse adoption in the United States. To find more adoptable horses and foster horses, visit www.myrighthorse.org. To learn more about The Right Horse, a program of the ASPCA, visit www.aspcarighthorse.org.

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Adoptable Horse: Our Son, a 3-year-old 15.3hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Second Stride, Prospect, Ky.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Our Son

A 3-year-old Thoroughbred gelding bred in Kentucky, Our Son is by Mastery (a son of Candy Ride) and out of Glossy, by Broken Vow.

Our Son never raced or trained to race due to conformation (turned front legs). He is suitable for low to moderate intensity riding in non-speed competition disciplines, but he will not be suitable for more than low level jumping.

Our Son is a lovely gelding — calm and easy going, level-headed and sweet. He has completed one month of daily groundwork and riding, and now is working under saddle several times per week working on steady gaits, transitions, and changes of direction in the arena. He also enjoys and is a trustworthy partner on walks around the farm.

Our Son enjoys grooming and attention and is gentle with children. He will be a wonderful farm, family and trail horse.

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ASPCA Right Horse

ASPCA Right Horse is the online adoption platform of The Right Horse Initiative, a collection of equine industry and welfare professionals and advocates working together to improve the lives of horses in transition. A program of the ASPCA, their goal is to massively increase horse adoption in the United States. To find more adoptable horses and foster horses, visit www.myrighthorse.org. To learn more about The Right Horse, a program of the ASPCA, visit www.aspcarighthorse.org.

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